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Richey Seaton retires from Georgia Cotton Commission

Sills, Snider take new staff positions
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08/27/2020
Salter named GFB 10th District Federation Manager

Salter succeeds Michael Purvis, who moved into a GFB insurance role in Irwin County.
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- Magazine
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08/30/2020
Georgia agriculture comes to life through GFB Art Contest

Twiggs County's Abigail Mongomery sketched the winning drawing.
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- Ag in the Classroom
- Magazine
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08/31/2020
Agricultural Commodity Commission Referendums pass
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- Magazine
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08/24/2020
COVID-19 cancels Georgia fairs & Sunbelt Expo

Georgia's signature agricultural events look forward to returning in 2021
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- Georgia National Fair
- Magazine
- Sunbelt Expo
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09/03/2020
GFB Photo Contest winners capture beauty of farm life

Photos will be featured in 2020 GFB Young Farmers & Ranchers calendar
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- GFB Photo Contest
- Magazine
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09/05/2020
Georgia Foundation for Agriculture names new directors

Bentley, McKie, Massey, Steinkamp and Verner to serve three-year terms.
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- Georgia Foundation for Agriculture
- Magazine
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08/29/2020
Nunn named Georgia Expo Farmer

Nunn and his counterparts from nine other states will host judges next year and a winner will be unveiled at the 2021 Sunbelt Expo.
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- Magazine
- Sunbelt Expo
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09/02/2020
Georgia Ag Experience prepares to hit the road

Interactive lesson stations show students how farmers plant and harvest their crops, take care of their animals and preserve the natural resources on their farms.
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- Ag in the Classroom
- Magazine
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11/14/2020
GFB Convention canceled; district election meetings set

Krik, McCall run to become next GFB president
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- GFB Convention
- Magazine
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11/16/2020
Ag roots run deep for Folsom family

Farm upbringing grew into diversified ag operation for South Georgia auto dealer.
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- Georgia Foundation for Agriculture
- Magazine
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11/13/2020
GFB Young Farmers & Ranchers Award Programs successful despite 2020 challenges

Nolans, Mathis, Yopp claim top prizes in YF&R competitive events.
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- GFB Young Farmers & Ranchers
- Magazine
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11/15/2020
Ga. Foundation for Ag offers college, tech college & vet school scholarships

March 1, 2021, is deadline to apply.
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- Georgia Foundation for Agriculture
- Magazine
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11/12/2020
GFB awards Harvest 20 research grants

Studies address eight production and economic issues affecting Georgia farmers.
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- GFB Harvest 20 Vision
- Magazine
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11/11/2020
View from the Field

A parting note from GFB President Gerald Long
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- Magazine
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11/10/2020
Norton cousins sweep state goat and lamb shows

Georgia Farm Bureau awards Grady County youth with top prizes for Georgia Jr. Market Goat Shows and Georgia Jr. Market Lamb show.
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- Livestock shows
- Magazine
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11/06/2020
Nick Place to begin leading UGA CAES on Jan. 1

Technical training, advanced research among incoming dean's top priorities
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11/08/2020
Garland wins GFB teaching award

Cherokee County teacher uses the school’s vegetable garden as a springboard for teaching her students math, writing and science skills.
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- Ag in the Classroom
- Magazine
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11/09/2020
Survey says farmers stressed. Now what?

UGA study looks at stress levels and offers resources to help Georgians cope.
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- farm/rural stress
- Magazine
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05/26/2020
April tornadoes damage Georgia farms statewide

Storms strike ag operations already struggling with effects of COVID-19 and long-term depressed commodity prices.
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- Magazine
- Weather damage
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05/27/2020
GFB offering new health coverage option for small businesses

Plan offers potential savings for small business employers if they are a sole proprietor or a group with at least two enrolled and no more than 50 eligible employees.
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- Georgia Farm Bureau
- Magazine
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05/29/2020
Sokolowski pens winning essay in GFB contest

Students were asked to discuss the relationship between farmers and natural resources.
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- Ag in the Classroom
- Magazine
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05/25/2020
Farm Bureau cares Around Georgia during COVID-19

GFB, county offices support food banks, make donations to health care providers and more.
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- Georgia Farm Bureau
- Magazine
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05/28/2020
Cagle serving on AFBF YF&R Committee

Cherokee County Farmer one of seven new members on 16-member national committee.
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- GFB Young Farmers & Ranchers
- Magazine
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05/24/2020
Ga. Foundation for Agriculture supports elementary ag ed programs

Grants of $1,000 each go to 25 elementary schools across the state.
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- Georgia Foundation for Agriculture
- Magazine
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05/25/2020
GFB Young Farmers & Ranchers experience D.C.

Thirty YF&R members participated in the four-day program that included meetings with AFBF lobbyists, AFBF President Zippy Duvall, USDA, EPA, members of the House Ag Committee, Georgia congressmen and staff from the two Georgia senators.
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- Magazine
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05/23/2020
I Farm. I Vote. Each vote makes a difference

This November, Georgians will elect the president of the United States, two U.S. senators, 14 U.S. representatives and 236 state legislators.
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- I Farm I Vote
- Magazine
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09/09/2020
West Georgia partnership seen as possible model for rural broadband

Survey shows 80.3% of rural Georgians have access to fixed terrestrial broadband internet service.
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- Magazine
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09/08/2020
Peanut genome mapping speeds leaf spot research

The peanut genome map allows researchers to develop new varieties faster.
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- Magazine
- peanuts
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09/04/2020
State ag budget takes cuts, but it could have been worse

GFB Public Policy launches Digging In webinar series
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08/28/2020
UGA weed science experts weigh effects of dicamba ruling

California court decision to ban weed-control product expected to affect every farmer in the state.
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- crop management
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08/25/2020
CDC, DOL release COVID-19 guidance for ag workers

The recommendations outline a template of action ag employers can adopt to protect ag workers from COVID-19.
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- Magazine
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08/26/2020
GFB celebrates 30th Annual Ga. Jr. National Livestock Champions

Meet the 4-H & FFA members who won grand champion awards with their cattle, hogs & goat.
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- Livestock shows
- Magazine
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09/06/2020
GFB Hay Contest offers chance to win use of Vermeer baler

Oct. 31 is entry deadline.
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- GFB Hay Contest
- Magazine
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09/07/2020
GFB mourns loss of Childs, former Farm Bureau leader

Jackson County native served as GFB 1st Vice President from 1994 to 2008.
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- Magazine
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08/23/2020
Study: Expo has $16.7 million economic impact

UGA CAED completed an economic impact study and GRC helped Expo formulate its strategic plan.
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- Magazine
- Sunbelt Expo
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08/22/2020
Farm Bureau presents Rep. Bishop Golden Plow Award

Award recognizes sitting members of Congress for their representation of farmers and ranchers.
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- Magazine
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09/01/2020
Market ripe for Satsumas but producers told to prepare for greening

Georgia citrus growers get crop production tips for Satsumas, which have already proven to be a hit with children.
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- Certified Farm Market
- Magazine
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02/25/2020
Hurricane Michael recovery funds soon available for farmers

April 8 is deadline to apply for block grants administered by Georgia Department of Agriculture.
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- Hurricane Michael
- Magazine
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02/24/2020
Ag in the Cafeteria: Teaching students how farmers grow their food

County Farm Bureaus expand Ag in the Classroom to include school nutrition staff.
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- Ag in the Classroom
- Magazine
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02/23/2020
EPA: Glyphosate poses no human health risks

Agency's periodic review of widely used herbicide indicates it is safe when used according to label instructions.
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- EPA
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02/21/2020
Ranching the LBJ way

Descendants of the registered Herefords President Lyndon B. Johnson raised still graze his ranch at the LBJ National Historical Park.
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- beef
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02/17/2020
Ga. dog makes Top 5 of national contest
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- AFBF Convention
- Magazine
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02/19/2020
YF&R members represent Ga. well at AFBF

Jimmersons, Kinsauls named to top 10 in their national contests.
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- GFB Young Farmers & Ranchers
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02/20/2020
Trump, Perdue talk trade

For the third consecutive year, president addressed AFBF Convention.
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- AFBF Convention
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02/16/2020
Uncertainty abounds in ’20 for ag economy

The beef sector’s growth cycle may continue in part due to China’s pork sector being hit hard by Asian swine flu.
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- Ag Forecast
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02/14/2020
Navigable Waters Protection Rule defines waters of the U.S.

Navigable Waters Protection Rule defines waters of the U.S. that are under federal regulatory jurisdiction and those that are not.
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- Magazine
- WOTUS
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02/22/2020
GFB Day at the Capitol highlights ag issues

Members discuss priority topics with state legislators, hear from Kemp.
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- GFB Day at the Capitol
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02/18/2020
Census 2020: You Farm. You Count!

Make sure Georgia is accurately counted this year, especially our rural communities. You may take the census online, by phone, by mail or in person.
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- GFB Public Policy
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02/15/2020
GFB presents state awards

County Farm Bureaus, individual members recognized for their efforts to promote agriculture.
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- GFB Convention
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02/13/2020
Cole named GFB teacher of year

Barrow County teacher recognized for incorporating information about agriculture into her classes.
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- Ag in the Classroom
- Magazine
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- Ag in the Classroom
- Diana Cole
- Georgia Farm Bureau
02/11/2020
Lamb wins GFB Quality Hay Contest

Top prize was free use of a Vermeer TM1200 Trailed Mower for a year courtesy of the Vermeer Manufacturing Company.
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- GFB Hay Contest
- Magazine
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02/12/2020
GFB Farm Passport provides roadmap to fun

The passport guides travelers across Georgia to farms that grow a majority of what they sell at markets on their farms.
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- Certified Farm Market
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06/04/2020
Make family memories with Georgia Farm Passport

How two families toured Georgia in 2019 visiting Certified Farm Markets around the state
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- Certified Farm Market
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05/23/2020
Washington steps up to help farmers weather COVID-19 pandemic

CARES Act established important programs to help soften the blow to farmers.
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- Certified Farm Market
- GFB Public Policy
- Magazine
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05/31/2020
Dumped milk no joke for Georgia dairies

DFA asked its Georgia and Florida producers to dump about 500,000 gallons of milk in late March and early April.
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- COVID-19
- Magazine
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06/01/2020
COVID-19 slaughtering livestock producers’ bottom line

Prices, processing pose problems for cattle, hog and poultry sectors
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- COVID-19
- Magazine
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06/02/2020
GFB Certified Farm Markets are #StillFarming & serving customers

Owners adapt operations in response to shelter-in-place orders and put social distancing measures in place.
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- COVID-19
- Magazine
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06/03/2020